REDHAT-BUG-1649414: Null Pointer Dereference
In libwpd 0.10.2, there is a NULL pointer dereference in the function WP6ContentListener::defineTable in WP6ContentListener.cpp that will lead to a denial of service attack. This is related to WPXTable.h.
References: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/showbug.cgi?id=1643752 http://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2018-19208
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1649414?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1649414 is classified as high due to the denial of service vulnerability.
How does REDHAT-BUG-1649414 exploit work?
REDHAT-BUG-1649414 exploits a NULL pointer dereference within the WP6ContentListener::defineTable function.
Which versions of libwpd are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1649414?
The vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-1649414 affects libwpd version 0.10.2.
How can I mitigate the risk of REDHAT-BUG-1649414?
To mitigate the risk of REDHAT-BUG-1649414, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of libwpd.
What type of attack can be executed due to REDHAT-BUG-1649414?
REDHAT-BUG-1649414 can lead to a denial of service attack, causing the application to crash.